Job Openings at Caremax Health

Optometrist

 The Optometrist will report to the Branch Manager. The main responsibility for the optometrist will be performing eye examinations to check for vision problems and diseases. The optometrist will, based on the results prescribe or offer the appropriate advice to the patient while maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Taking eye and facial measurements to correctly interpret prescriptions
• Guiding patients when selecting frames for proper fit and styling
• Inserting, removing and caring for contact lenses
• Advising patients on any necessary repairs or adjustments
• Maintaining displays.
• Basic bookkeeping duties associated with tracking patient’s orders and recording purchases and other necessary information for each patient
• Preparing work orders for optical laboratory
• Ensuring that all orders arrive and are to the specifications of the patient

Qualifications

• O-levels/A-Levels
• Diploma in Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) year experience as an optometrist

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Screening patients, reviewing a patient's oral health history and teaching appropriate brushing and flossing techniques. In addition, welcoming, comforting, and draping patient.
• Perform oral examination and charting, cleaning of teeth and polishing.
• Perform simple extractions, place fissure sealants, and apply topical fluorides and temporary fillings.
• Use dental X-ray machines to take dental radiographs and develop the film for the dentist's analysis.
• Review pre-operative settings and make sure that the dentist has what is required to carry out dental procedures; i.e. provide necessary help to the dentist, including mixing materials, trimming, and polishing dental casts.
• Implements and adheres to infection prevention protocols including autoclaving instruments after use, cleaning the dental procedures’ space and storage of the clean.
• Maintain a record of day-to-day activities of the dental unit and prepare regular reports as needed.
• Inventory management of equipment and supplies at the dental unit. This includes preparing orders as needed to avoid stock outs.

Requirements

• Diploma in Community oral health/Dentistry or equivalent from a reputable institution. 
• Current practicing certificate.  
• At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience.                       
• Good verbal communication skills – a good listener.